Seniors take center stage at this year’s electronics show
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 08, 2018
Using wearable technology to serve an aging population safely and efficiently appeared to be one of the running themes at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 9-12 in Las Vegas.
NIC spring investment forum includes SNF focus in March
Jan 25, 2018
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry will hold its annual spring forum March 7-9 in Dallas.
Omnicare, Justice settle federal anti-discrimination case
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 25, 2018
The U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday that it has reached a settlement with long-term care pharmacy provider Omnicare Inc., ending an investigation into whether the company violated an anti-discrimination...
Naughty or nice, residents vow to make 2018 worth living
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 17, 2018
A fresh year means reason to celebrate for residents of the Los Angeles Jewish Home.
60 seconds with … Nicole Fallon
By
Nicole Fallon
Jan 08, 2018
Nicole Fallon, VP Health Policy & Integrated Services, LeadingAge
Omnicare named co-employer, remains target of fair wage suit
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 05, 2018
A federal court has found that Omnicare Inc. and its contractor, Act Fast Delivery, jointly employ a group of drivers under a year-old, co-employment standard.
Clinical trial launched for automated insulin delivery system
Dec 06, 2017
Eli Lilly has started a clinical trial to evaluate the safety of its automated insulin delivery system with type 1 diabetes patients.
OSHA issues new compliance deadline for electronic workplace injury reporting
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Nov 27, 2017
Long-term care providers will now have until Dec. 15 to begin submitting workplace injury and illness data electronically, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced last week.
LTC clinical nurse specialists urged to weigh in on core competencies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 12, 2017
Clinical nurse specialists in long-term care, and their managers, are encouraged to weigh in on what specific core competencies are needed for the job. The request comes from authors working on the National...
Steady-release dressing has promise for chronic wounds
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 06, 2017
A new, semi-occlusive wound dressing that provides continuous delivery of topical healing agents shows promise in the treatment of chronic wounds that need steady treatment.